Raplab: Digital Workshop Introduction

This course introduces the basic concepts of each machine available in the digital workshop and explains the foundations of proper working procedures that we at Raplab follow to conduct our work.

You can enroll in this course only after completing the safety introduction. The course qualifies you to use the digital workshop on your own without an in-person introduction.

Who is this course for?

This introduction course is for the BA, MA, MAS, and Ph.D. program students and employees of the department of architecture ETH Zurich that need access to the digital workshop of the Raplab.

What will I learn?

You will get an overview of the following topics:

  1. Detailed overview of the Raplab digital workshop (DWS) and its machines.
  2. Introduction to the fundamentals of the machinery.
  3. Summary of the materials that can be processed.

How do I complete the course?

To complete this course users must complete the Moodle quiz after studying the learning material.
This will take about two hours time to read through all of the content. 

Learning Material

  1. Digital Workshop Introduction 
  2. Recycling and Waste
  3. 3D Printing Skill Builder
  4. Prusa 3D Printing Tutorial
  5. Digital Cutters Skill Builder
  6. Zund Tutorial
  7. Laser Cutter Tutorial
  8. Laser Cutting Skill builder
  9. Digital Machines – A Practical Overview
Digital Workshop Moodle Quiz
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